Wenatchee is a city located in Chelan County, Washington. Wenatchee is nestled in the eastern foothills of the majestic Cascade Mountain range at the confluence of the Wenatchee and Columbia rivers. Wenatchee is known as the "Apple Capital of the World" for the valley's many orchards, which produce apples enjoyed around the world.
Wenatchee is blessed with high mountains with lush forest and pristine alpine lakes hidden from the too casual viewer. Wildlife abound along the rippling streams that feed the wild waters of the Wenatchee River, finally merging with the mighty Columbia. King Salmon fighting to return to their birthplace can be viewed from the Rocky Reach Dam. Nature is at its unspoiled best beside cultivated fields and orchards heavy with fruit. Picture yourself enjoying the best of all worlds.
Wenatchee offers outdoor enthusiasts a wealth of adventure---from boating, swimming, water-skiing, kayaking, rafting, golfing, hiking, and camping to hunting and fishing. If you're a road or mountain biker: you'll love the miles of mountain trails and the Apple Capital Loop Trail; an 10-mile paved loop that meanders beside both the Western and Eastern shores of the Columbia River. Golf enthusiasts will not lack for exciting places to swing a club. Experience classic Scottish links-style golf at the Highlander Golf Club and desert "Target" golf at it's best at Desert Canyon Golf Resort.
you'll find a cultural gem within the Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center. Or visit our charming downtown, which features modern boutiques, an old-fashioned soda fountain, eclectic shops, an antiques mall, and trendy restaurants. If you're in the mood, take a walking tour of our historical downtown buildings or enjoy a self-guided tour of our Art on the Avenues, a 62 piece outdoor gallery of sculptures. If you are looking for some high-speed action, you'll want to visit the Wenatchee Valley's Super Oval, the world's fastest quarter-mile oval race track.
Housing Cost
The "median" price is showing as $239,900. This means an equal number of homes were sold for less than $239,900 as more than $239,900.
For quite some time, the "average" and "median" home prices in Wenatchee were running very close. There is over a $43,000 spread now.
Demographics
Population in July 2007: 29,810. Wenatchee covers 6.88 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 780 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 98801, 98807 - Area code: 509
Weather
Wenatchee, WA climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 30's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 87.80 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 23.20 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 27 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 14 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Wenatchee is 9.12 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is December with an average rainfall of 1.52 Inches.
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" for the valley's many orchards, which produce apples enjoyed around the world.